WV1 9PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 9PP

WV1 9PP, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 122.45 per 1,000 population. This WV1 9PP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 503 crimes and a crime rate of 28.40 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 9PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 9PP, encompassing approximately 677 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV1 9PP area, explore the WV1 9PP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WV1 9PP area, visit the WV1 9PP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

WV1 9PP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wolverhampton (Station) with total crimes: 15
  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Wolverhampton with total crimes: 11

WV1 9PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22122.45-12.00%
Vehicle crime1032.46-9.09%
Public order1014.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.75-20.00%
Other theft711.80133.33%
Possession of weapons510.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.38-50.00%
Shoplifting45.9033.33%
Burglary35.90-50.00%
Robbery34.430.00%
Bicycle theft34.43200.00%
Theft from the person24.43100.00%
Other crime12.950.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25107.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime1136.8883.33%
Criminal damage and arson1016.2342.86%
Anti-social behaviour814.750.00%
Burglary611.80500.00%
Robbery38.85-50.00%
Other theft34.43-66.67%
Shoplifting34.43-91.43%
Public order24.43-75.00%
Theft from the person12.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35184.412.94%
Shoplifting3551.63337.50%
Other theft951.63-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour813.280.00%
Public order811.80-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson711.80250.00%
Vehicle crime610.33-25.00%
Robbery68.85100.00%
Drugs58.85-37.50%
Other crime27.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.95100.00%
Burglary12.95-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34153.439.68%
Public order1350.16225.00%
Other theft1119.1822.22%
Anti-social behaviour816.23100.00%
Vehicle crime811.8014.29%
Shoplifting811.80166.67%
Drugs811.80100.00%
Robbery311.800.00%
Other crime34.4350.00%
Burglary34.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31122.4519.23%
Other theft945.73125.00%
Vehicle crime713.2840.00%
Burglary610.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.85100.00%
Drugs45.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons45.90300.00%
Public order45.90-55.56%
Shoplifting35.90-50.00%
Other crime24.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.95100.00%
Theft from the person12.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26106.22136.36%
Public order938.3650.00%
Shoplifting613.28-50.00%
Drugs58.8566.67%
Robbery57.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3825.00%
Vehicle crime57.38150.00%
Other theft47.38-60.00%
Burglary35.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12101.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.70-64.52%
Anti-social behaviour1016.23150.00%
Other theft1014.7542.86%
Public order614.75-14.29%
Burglary58.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson47.38-66.67%
Drugs35.900.00%
Robbery24.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.95-60.00%
Theft from the person22.95100.00%
Other crime12.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31126.8714.81%
Criminal damage and arson1245.73140.00%
Burglary917.70350.00%
Public order713.2840.00%
Other theft710.33133.33%
Shoplifting610.33-57.14%
Vehicle crime58.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Robbery25.90100.00%
Theft from the person12.950.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27110.6517.39%
Shoplifting1439.8316.67%
Vehicle crime720.65-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson510.330.00%
Public order57.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Other theft35.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft34.430.00%
Drugs34.43-25.00%
Burglary24.430.00%
Robbery12.95-75.00%
Theft from the person11.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23115.07-8.00%
Shoplifting1233.93300.00%
Vehicle crime917.70-10.00%
Public order513.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Other theft45.90-63.64%
Drugs45.9033.33%
Robbery45.900.00%
Possession of weapons35.90200.00%
Bicycle theft34.43-62.50%
Theft from the person24.43100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25123.92-21.88%
Other theft1136.88266.67%
Vehicle crime1016.23100.00%
Bicycle theft814.75700.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.8020.00%
Public order58.85-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour47.38-42.86%
Robbery45.90300.00%
Burglary35.900.00%
Shoplifting34.43-70.00%
Drugs34.4350.00%
Possession of weapons14.430.00%
Theft from the person11.48-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32113.60-8.57%
Shoplifting1047.2142.86%
Public order914.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime510.33-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson57.38-37.50%
Other theft37.38-57.14%
Drugs24.43-60.00%
Theft from the person22.950.00%
Robbery12.95-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.48-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35159.330.00%
Public order1251.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1017.700.00%
Vehicle crime914.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.280.00%
Other theft711.800.00%
Shoplifting710.330.00%
Drugs510.330.00%
Robbery57.380.00%
Possession of weapons37.380.00%
Bicycle theft24.430.00%
Burglary22.950.00%
Theft from the person22.950.00%
Other crime12.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202425
May 202435
April 202434
March 202431
February 202426
January 202411
December 202331
November 202327
October 202323
September 202325
August 202332
July 202335

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 202311
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20248
April 202413
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 202435
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 202314
October 202312
September 20233
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 9PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wolverhampton (Station)
    Total15
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wolverhampton
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Clover Ley
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Long Ley
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Broad Gauge Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gough Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tremont Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burton Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alma Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trent Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sun Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Union Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1